Climate Insights for Padua
Province of Padua, Veneto, Italy
Climate Overview
The climate in Padua is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1,039 mm of precipitation falls per year. Padua receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Padua is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 1°C.The climate in Padua is temperate. The average annual temperature is 59°F and approximately 40.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Padua receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Padua is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 33°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Padua vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Padua vary considerably across the year, with a 55°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 33°F and an average of 39°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Padua is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,039 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 87 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 142 mm of rainfall. September and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 49 mm. That's 92 mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Padua is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 40.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.4 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 5.6 in of rainfall. September and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.9 in. That's 3.6 in less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Padua is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Padua is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Padua is during June and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 84 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 1°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Padua is during June and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.3 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 88°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 33°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Padua based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Padua based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.